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3.5.

Computers running Windows Vista: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection

To create a network of computers, share data, a printer or an

ADSL

connection between computers

running Windows Vista, it is not imperative that the computers belong to the same workgroup

. However, if you wish to share between Windows Vista and an earlier operating system, make sure to define the same workgroup on all computers. For information on how to create a workgroup, please refer to the manual of your Hercules product.

Note: The access paths described hereafter may vary slightly if you have modified the default display in

Windows Vista (that is to say, the Start menu properties and the Control Panel display).

You have connected your computer to a private network (as opposed to a public network). Therefore, the

discovery options (namely, the ability to view outside devices and computers and to be seen by other networks) are enabled, but sharing options are not. You must therefore enable them manually before you can share your folders, your Internet connection or your printer.

3.5.1.

Enabling sharing

Before setting up sharing for your folders, your printer or your Internet connection, you must enable sharing in the Network and Sharing Center.

Note: To open the Network and Sharing Center, click the network icon in the Windows taskbar, then the

Network and Sharing Center link.

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Enabling file sharing

- In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the button located opposite File sharing.

- Select the Turn on file sharing radio button.

- Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue.

Enabling public folder sharing

Note: A public folder is a folder which can be shared by other users of the same computer or of the same network.

- In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the button located opposite Public folder

sharing.

- Select the Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open files radio button (they will only be able to consult files) or select Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open, change, and

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create files (there will be no limitations on the contents of these folders in terms of viewing, making changes and additions or other actions).

- Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue.

Enabling printer sharing

Note: To enable printer sharing, you must first have installed a printer.

- In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the button located opposite Printer sharing.

- Select the Turn on printer sharing radio button.

- Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue.

Enabling media file sharing

Note: This option allows you to enable sharing of your music, videos and images.

- In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the button located opposite Media sharing.

- Click Change…

- In the Media Sharing window that appears, tick the Share my media box.

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